IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
14,557 km
9,046 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,557 km
9,046 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

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IHA UIO
Airport Name Niijima Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code IHA UIO
ICAO Code RJAN SEQM
City N/A Quito
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 92 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,557 kilometers (9,046 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Niijima Airport, it's 06:03 in Quito. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,108 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Niijima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Niijima Airport (IHA) and Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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